PlainZIP

Sitka, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41255

Johnson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,036
26/sq mi
$57,697
Median income
$122,700
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sitka pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41255 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, home to just 1,036 residents across 39.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41255 reports a modest median household income of $57,697 (3% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,023. Local economic indicators show a 21.3% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $122,700 (23% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 41255 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41255, Sitka, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,036

Population

39.2

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41255?

41.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,697

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$26,023

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 41255 ranks nationally

Sitka, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,697 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

288

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$122,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 41255, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,197,000.

4

Businesses

28

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41255 vs 41257 →

ZIP 41255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41255 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41255 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41257 Stambaugh, KY 390 2.3 mi
41274 Wittensville, KY 585 3.9 mi
41219 Flatgap, KY 2,053 4.2 mi
41232 Lowmansville, KY 782 5.5 mi
41240 Paintsville, KY 6,916 6.4 mi
41263 Tutor Key, KY 525 5.8 mi
41256 Staffordsville, KY 2,433 6.3 mi
41254 River, KY 571 6.3 mi
41124 Blaine, KY 1,039 8.2 mi
41222 Hagerhill, KY 2,627 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

41240 standard
Paintsville, KY
Pop: 6,916
41222 standard
Hagerhill, KY
Pop: 2,627
41256 standard
Staffordsville, KY
Pop: 2,433
41219 standard
Flatgap, KY
Pop: 2,053
41265 standard
Van Lear, KY
Pop: 1,857
41260 standard
Thelma, KY
Pop: 885

Related Areas

Johnson County Sitka, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41255 in? ▼
ZIP code 41255 (Sitka) is located in Johnson County, Kentucky. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41255? ▼
ZIP code 41255 in Sitka, KY has a population of 1,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41255? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41255 is $57,697, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41255? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41255 is $122,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41255? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41255 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41255? ▼
ZIP code 41255 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41255? ▼
In ZIP code 41255, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41255? ▼
In ZIP code 41255, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41255? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41255 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.